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May 10, 2023

SuperBook Sports launches in Maryland

Las Vegas-based sports wagering business SuperBook Sports has announced the launch of its online and land-based sports betting offering in the state of Maryland.

Consumers in Maryland can download the SuperBook Sports app or visit the website and place bets across a wide range of sports and competitions.

Players can also wager in-person at the new SuperBook Bar & Restaurant at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of Major League Baseball franchise the Baltimore Orioles. The facility features 38 televisions and an LED wall for watching live sports events.

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May 10, 2023

Episode 16: Hugo Baungartner talks Brazilian gaming regulation

Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann step outside the US to discuss ongoing sports betting developments in Brazil, plus the all-important go-live date for the market.

The development of sports betting in Brazil has been happening over the last 20 years, with people waiting eagerly for just as long, says Hugo Baungartner, the special guest this week on World Series of Politics.

A law that could legalise sports betting in Brazil is said to be imminent

“It’s the giant,” he says. “Everyone is talking about it. Everybody wants to come to Brazil.”

He notes that law has been in place to allow sports betting in Brazil since 2018, but that there has been no regulation yet, and nothing was made official by then-president Jair Bolsonaro.

But this regulation is imminent, Hugo insists, with ministers working for Brazil’s newest president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva preparing a law that could be signed in the coming days.

What can Brazil expect?

Hugo says Brazil’s government will impose a 15% tax ..

May 9, 2023

85% of Americans support end of federal sports betting ban

New research commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has found that 85% of American adults agree that the Supreme Court was right to strike down the federal sports betting ban in 2018.

Nearly five years to the day when the US Supreme Court decided to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a majority of Americans believe that justices were correct in their decision, according to the AGA.

The ruling – which paved the way for the state-by-state legalisation of sports betting – is more popular than it was in the past. A huge 85% of those polled believed it to be the correct course of action, compared to 63% in 2019. Meanwhile, 77% of US consumers also support legalisation in their state of residence.

aga president and ceo bill miller

“American adults have always enjoyed betting on sports, and overwhelmingly value the ability to bring their action into a legal market, close to home,” said AGA president and CEO Bill Miller.

“The rapid spread ..

May 9, 2023

NY mobile sports betting revenue and handle up in April

Mobile sports wagering revenue and handle in New York both increased year-on-year during April, although the state experienced month-on-month declines.

Player spending in the month amounted to $1.54bn, which was 10.8% higher than $1.39bn in April 2022 but 14.0% behind the $1.79bn wagered in March of this year.

Gross gaming revenue followed a similar pattern, with the $138.8m generated in April being 33.3% up from $104.1m in the same month last year, but 14.7% lower than $162.8m in March.

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May 5, 2023

Betfred to sponsor St Leger Festival

Betfred, the Arena Racing Company (ARC) and Doncaster Racecourse have entered into a new partnership in regards to the St Leger Festival, which will see Betfred become the title sponsor.

This year’s edition of the Betfred St Leger Festival will take place on 14-17 September.

The sponsors will also have branding tied to other races, including the May Hill Stakes, the Doncaster Cup and Champagne Stakes.

“To have the Betfred name attached to the St Leger Festival is not just a sponsorship but a privilege,” said Fred Done, CEO of Betfred. “I am proud to be associated with the world’s oldest classic which is obviously synonymous with great horses like Triple Crown winner Nijinsky, Dunfermline for the Queen and Oh So Sharp for Sir Henry Cecil.”

Martin Cruddace, CEO of ARC, said the company was pleased to have Betfred involved in sponsoring the St Leger Festival.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Betfred as the headline sponsors of the St Leger Festival and of the Betfred St Leger ..

May 5, 2023

PointsBet launches horse racing product

Australian-based operator PointsBet has announced the launch of its horse racing product PointsBet Racing.

PointsBet Racing – which is now live in 25 states – was created in partnership with 1/ST Technology, a subsidiary of thoroughbred racing company The Stronach Group.

The app will feature many famous tracks around the world, including content from each branch of the Triple Crown American horse racing championship.

The operator said that over 180 tracks total would be included on the app, from venues in the US, UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.

The platform will have in-built live streaming and replay capabilities, single user account sign-on and “deep link” integration across the business’ digital products. Also included will be statistical and factor compilation, new user education tools as well “seamless” deposit and withdrawal services.

PointsBet Racing

The product is a result of an October 2022 agreement between 1/ST Technology and the business, who then announc..

May 5, 2023

Kambi scores sportsbook extension with long-term partner Paf

Sports betting solutions provider Kambi Group has signed an extension to its sportsbook deal with long-term partner, Nordic operator Paf.

Under the agreement, Paf will continue to leverage Kambi’s technology to power its online sports betting offering.

Paf, which began working with Kambi back in 2011, is licensed and controlled by the local government of Åland in Finland. The operator’s Paf brand is live in Finland, Sweden, Spain, Latvia and Estonia.

Swedish-focused sub-brands No Account Bet and Speedy Bet have also been added to the Paf group of brands.

“Kambi has played an important role in our journey as we have continued to establish Paf in regulated European markets,” Paf chief gaming officer Kim Johansson said. “The Kambi betting client, combined with a broad suite of great products have helped us to deliver an excellent experience for our customers, and we are excited at the prospect of building on this in 2023 and beyond.”

Kambi co-founder and chief executive Kristian Nyl..

May 5, 2023

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May 4, 2023

Genius strikes deal with Chinese Taipei Football Association

Genius Sports has entered into a long-term data, streaming and integrity partnership with the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA), which is the official data rights holder of Taiwan football.

The partnership will cover the CTFA’s premier competitions, including the Taiwan Football Premier League, the Taiwan Mulan Football League and the Second Division Taiwan Football League.

As part of the partnership Genius will provide its data insights and technology to the CTFA with the aim of bolstering fan experiences. Genius will also help the CTFA to commercialise its sports data and promote their streaming content.

“We’re proud to enter this wide-ranging partnership with the Chinese Taipei Football Association, providing our proven official data, streaming, competition management and integrity solutions,” said Jagdish Singh, head of customer success, APAC at Genius. “Our technology will be central to their strategy to drive new revenues, engage fans and protect their competitions.”
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